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Health Europa brings you the latest Diseases & Conditions News from across the field of European Healthcare & Social Care Policy.

Rare disease

Making rare disease medicines less rare: The EU must take this opportunity to effect...

Revision of the OMP Regulation holds opportunities for improving the lives of those living with a rare disease.
Cancer care

Striving for more in cancer care and prevention

Despite vast improvements in cancer care, challenges remain in driving forward cancer prevention strategies.
Dealing with health anxiety during a healthcare crisis

Dealing with health anxiety during a healthcare crisis

Anxiety UK, a leading charity, spoke with Monet Bailey at Health Europa about health anxiety, how to deal with symptoms and policy measures to...
Does oestrogen increase the risk of disturbed heart rhythm in women?

Does oestrogen increase the risk of disturbed heart rhythm in women?

According to an experimental study from Linköping University, oestrogen may increase the risk of disturbed heart rhythm and LQTS in women. Researchers found an association...
The importance of sex differences in pancreatic cancer treatment

The importance of sex differences in pancreatic cancer treatment  

Researchers from Karolinska Institutet have found that certain immune cells in women with pancreatic cancer can obstruct their immune response.  The findings may explain differences...
Delaying treatment for prostate cancer does affect survival rates

Delaying treatment for prostate cancer does affect survival rates

According to a new study from the universities of Bristol and Oxford, delaying treatment for prostate cancer does not increase the risk of mortality. The...

New AI method for diagnosing prostate cancer begins trial in Oxford

An Artificial Intelligence (AI) software that helps with diagnosing prostate cancer is being trialled by researchers at Oxford University Hospitals (OUH) NHS Foundation Trust. Researchers...
Ozone pollution is increasing the risk of heart disease

Ozone pollution is increasing the risk of heart disease 

New research has found that exceeding the World Health Organization's (WHO) ozone pollution limit can significantly increase the risk of hospitalisation for cardiac disease.   A...
CRP proteins can reduce immune responses in inflammatory disease

CRP proteins can reduce immune responses in inflammatory disease

Researchers from Linköping University have found that the C-reactive protein known as CRP can improve function in inflammatory disease. CRP blood tests are routinely used...
Gender inequality in the treatment of peripheral artery disease

Gender inequality in the treatment of peripheral artery disease  

According to new research published by the European Society of Cardiology, peripheral artery disease is underdiagnosed and mistreated in women.  According to the review, the...
How psychedelic treatment can revolutionise mental health treatment

How psychedelic treatment can revolutionise mental health treatment

In this article, Health Europa delves into the world of psychedelic treatments and how they are transforming care for mental health conditions. Psychedelic treatment is...
New guidelines released on the use of AI in adult social care

New guidelines released on the use of AI in adult social care  

A new guide on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and emerging technology in adult social care has been published by the University of Birmingham.  The new guide...
UK lung cancer death rates are predicted to fall in 2023

UK lung cancer death rates are predicted to fall in 2023

A new study by the University of Milan has found that cancer death rates will fall by 6.5% in men and 3.7% in women. A...
People with a history of atopy are less like to develop melanoma

People with a history of atopy are less like to develop melanoma

A study from the University of Eastern Finland found fewer cases of melanoma and skin cancer in people with a history of atopy. Atopy refers...
Detecting anaemia in children using a smartphone

Detecting anaemia in children using a smartphone

Researchers at the University College London (UCL) and the University of Ghana have predicted anaemia in children using smartphone images. Anaemia is a condition causing...
Resistance training can improve sleep quality and help manage sarcopenia

Resistance training can improve sleep quality and help manage sarcopenia

According to new research, regular resistance training can help improve sleep quality in older people, reducing inflammation caused by sarcopenia. Sarcopenia is the term for...
High BMI in childhood increases the risk of blood clots in later life

High BMI in childhood increases the risk of blood clots in later life

According to research from the University of Gothenburg, being overweight in childhood is a significant risk factor for blood clots in later life. Researchers examined...
The NHS type 2 diabetes prevention scheme helps thousands of people

The NHS type 2 diabetes prevention scheme helps thousands of people

A new scheme has aided type 2 diabetes prevention, helping thousands of people avoid the condition through added support and care. Type 2 diabetes is...
How early-life factors can affect lung health long into adulthood

How early-life factors can affect lung health long into adulthood

A comprehensive study on lung health from the universities of Essex and Bristol has highlighted the importance of early-life factors on long-term respiratory function.  According...
Informal carers suffered mentally during the COVID-19 pandemic

Informal carers suffered mentally during the COVID-19 pandemic

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many people were forced to become informal carers; according to new research, many of these people experienced a decline in...

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